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F-15EX Eagle II conducts first live bomb drops
The U.S. Air Force F-15EX Eagle II has successfully conducted its first live bomb drops, marking a significant milestone in the aircraft’s operational evolution. The missions were carried out by the Oregon Air National Guard’s 142nd Wing, which is the first operational unit to receive the F-15EX.
The deployment took place at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada during a three-week period spanning late August and early September 2026. On August 27, the aircraft released a 227 kg-class (500 lb-class) general-purpose bomb, identified by Army Recognition as a BLU-111.
This achievement signals the F-15EX’s transition from a platform focused primarily on air superiority to one capable of integrated air-to-ground strike missions. The aircraft’s ability to combine high speed and long range with heavy payload capacity and precision targeting enhances its utility in contested environments.
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142nd Wing · F-15EX Eagle II · Nellis Air Force Base · Oregon Air National Guard · U.S. Air Force
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The deployment took place at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada for three weeks during late August and early September. avioblog.it · www.airdatanews.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The live bomb drop milestone occurred on August 27, 2026. avioblog.it · www.airdatanews.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The F-15EX Eagle II is transitioning from a primarily air-superiority platform to include broader strike and air-to-ground roles. avioblog.it · www.airdatanews.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Oregon Air National Guard’s 142nd Wing conducted the first live bomb drops using the F-15EX Eagle II. avioblog.it · www.airdatanews.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The bomb used during the mission was identified as a BLU-111 general-purpose bomb. avioblog.it